we pray for the families of the 29 miners who died in west virginia. we pray for our troops in iraq and afghanistan. we prayed for all of those who at this time to not have a job and are struggling to make ends meet. we pray for all those who are sick and suffering, especially in haiti. amidst the trials and tribulations of life, we ask that you would teach us to be generous. teach us to serve you as you deserve, to give, to fight, to 12, to labor and not ask for words. we know that we're doing your will. amen. >> we will now welcome lanelle to do the pledge of allegiance. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> she would like to address the crowd. >> i want to thank you all very much for coming here today. i know you have come from very far away. you have made a great sacrifice to come and be here. it shows what a great party we have. it is a great testament that you have come here today to help our party in the